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Plan Your Move With bunq and Save Big
Moving to a new country? bunq helps you hit the ground running, manage money, skip hidden fees, feel at home.
We're the bank of The Free
Built to break through banking and put you in control.
We're the bank of The Free
Built to break through banking and put you in control.
We're the bank of The Free
Built to break through banking and put you in control.
Break through banking
In 2012, founder Ali Niknam set out to build banking that puts you first. When the bunq app launched in 2015, the bank of The Free was born. We've been challenging the status quo ever since.
Break through banking
In 2012, founder Ali Niknam set out to build banking that puts you first. When the bunq app launched in 2015, the bank of The Free was born. We've been challenging the status quo ever since.
Break through banking
In 2012, founder Ali Niknam set out to build banking that puts you first. When the bunq app launched in 2015, the bank of The Free was born. We've been challenging the status quo ever since.
Our Champion: The Free
We help go-getters skip the money admin and stay in control, wherever you are. A decade in, we're Europe's second-largest neobank, trusted by 22+ million users. Simpler finances, every day.
Our Champion: The Free
We help go-getters skip the money admin and stay in control, wherever you are. A decade in, we're Europe's second-largest neobank, trusted by 22+ million users. Simpler finances, every day.
Our Champion: The Free
We help go-getters skip the money admin and stay in control, wherever you are. A decade in, we're Europe's second-largest neobank, trusted by 22+ million users. Simpler finances, every day.
Built for you
We build banking that's easy to use and built around you. Your feedback shapes what we ship. No hidden fees, no fine print. Straightforward banking that keeps you in control.
Built for you
We build banking that's easy to use and built around you. Your feedback shapes what we ship. No hidden fees, no fine print. Straightforward banking that keeps you in control.
Built for you
We build banking that's easy to use and built around you. Your feedback shapes what we ship. No hidden fees, no fine print. Straightforward banking that keeps you in control.
Making a difference
With our partner veritree, we're planting 30 million trees across Kenya and Madagascar. They restore biodiversity, stabilize coastlines, and support local communities through long-term care and jobs.
Making a difference
With our partner veritree, we're planting 30 million trees across Kenya and Madagascar. They restore biodiversity, stabilize coastlines, and support local communities through long-term care and jobs.
Making a difference
With our partner veritree, we're planting 30 million trees across Kenya and Madagascar. They restore biodiversity, stabilize coastlines, and support local communities through long-term care and jobs.
Our milestones
Key moments that shaped who we are today.
March 2012Our story begins
In the wake of the economic crisis, a group of ambitious innovators set out to radically change the banking industry. bunq is founded.
September 2014EU banking permit
A watershed moment for not just bunq, but Europe's entire financial landscape: bunq becomes the first bank in 35 years to receive an EU banking license.
November 2015Public launch
After years of hard work setting up the infrastructure, building and testing our mobile app, we finally released bunq to the general public. We were met with shock, praise, and excitement for the future.
October 2019Expansion across EU
Having initially expanded into selected European countries, we decided to open our doors to all markets in the European Union. And we weren't stopping there...
July 2021bunq is a unicorn
We successfully completed the largest ever Series A round made by a European fintech. With a €193 million investment that led to a valuation of €1.6 billion, we welcomed our first investing partner, Pollen Street Capital. We're here to stay!
December 2022First profitable EU neobank
We achieved another milestone by becoming the first profitable EU neobank. This wasn't just a win for us; it was a win for user-centric, sustainable banking.
Our milestones
Key moments that shaped who we are today.
March 2012Our story begins
In the wake of the economic crisis, a group of ambitious innovators set out to radically change the banking industry. bunq is founded.
September 2014EU banking permit
A watershed moment for not just bunq, but Europe's entire financial landscape: bunq becomes the first bank in 35 years to receive an EU banking license.
November 2015Public launch
After years of hard work setting up the infrastructure, building and testing our mobile app, we finally released bunq to the general public. We were met with shock, praise, and excitement for the future.
October 2019Expansion across EU
Having initially expanded into selected European countries, we decided to open our doors to all markets in the European Union. And we weren't stopping there...
July 2021bunq is a unicorn
We successfully completed the largest ever Series A round made by a European fintech. With a €193 million investment that led to a valuation of €1.6 billion, we welcomed our first investing partner, Pollen Street Capital. We're here to stay!
December 2022First profitable EU neobank
We achieved another milestone by becoming the first profitable EU neobank. This wasn't just a win for us; it was a win for user-centric, sustainable banking.
Our milestones
Key moments that shaped who we are today.
March 2012Our story begins
In the wake of the economic crisis, a group of ambitious innovators set out to radically change the banking industry. bunq is founded.
September 2014EU banking permit
A watershed moment for not just bunq, but Europe's entire financial landscape: bunq becomes the first bank in 35 years to receive an EU banking license.
November 2015Public launch
After years of hard work setting up the infrastructure, building and testing our mobile app, we finally released bunq to the general public. We were met with shock, praise, and excitement for the future.
October 2019Expansion across EU
Having initially expanded into selected European countries, we decided to open our doors to all markets in the European Union. And we weren't stopping there...
July 2021bunq is a unicorn
We successfully completed the largest ever Series A round made by a European fintech. With a €193 million investment that led to a valuation of €1.6 billion, we welcomed our first investing partner, Pollen Street Capital. We're here to stay!
December 2022First profitable EU neobank
We achieved another milestone by becoming the first profitable EU neobank. This wasn't just a win for us; it was a win for user-centric, sustainable banking.
Keep exploring
Guides and updates to help you get more from bunq.
Keep exploring
Guides and updates to help you get more from bunq.
Keep exploring
Guides and updates to help you get more from bunq.
